The repairs made last night blew apart as soon as the water was turned on. The elbow split at the seam. Another problem is the shut off does not close completely and it is almost impossible to repair a pipe with water running, even a small amount. This has compounded the issue. The shut off has the City’s 6″ line on one side and our 2″ line on the other. We need to replace it eventually, but that can wait for a while.

So, we have repaired the 2″ line again, this time getting a bit creative in realigning the pipes. As the ground dries out, it moves. We must let the glue dry completely to make sure the bond is set.

We will get the water back on as soon as it is practical.

Water Repairs